Activity Aide

BRIA Health Services; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS coverage

401k

Rewards program

Next day pay

Growth within

PTO & holidays

Job summary

BRIA Health Services in Elmwood Park, IL seeks an Activity Assistant to support planning and delivering engaging activities for residents in daily care. You will help create programs for residents with special needs and encourage wide participation in all activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with elderly patients preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing individual and group activities.
• Provide activities for residents with special needs (e.g., depressed, terminally ill, bedridden).
• Encourage participation and involvement of all residents.
• Prepare for and participate in resident care conferences.
• Prepare sites and materials for activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

Activity Assistant Benefits:

• BCBS healthcare coverage


• 401k


• Employee rewards program


• Next day pay available


• Growth from within


• PTO package and paid holidays

Activity Assistant Responsibilities:

• As an activity assistant, you will assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities.


• You will provide activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed, terminally ill, bedridden).


• You will encourage the participation and involvement of all residents.


• You will prepare for and participate in resident care conferences.


• You will prepare sites and materials for activities.

Requirements

Activity Assistant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to become certified.


• Prior experience with elderly patients preferred.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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